"The early bird gets the worm", the saying is widely known, and many people choose to get up early to start the day. Waking up early is good for your health, but staying up late is the opposite and can be a huge burden on your body.
So, which is more hurtful, waking up early or staying up late? This article will address this question from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine by analyzing the importance of sleep and the impact of sleep on physical health.
First of all, let's understand the understanding of sleep in Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that sleep is the embodiment of the balance of yin and yang, and each person's physique, lifestyle habits, emotions and other factors will affect the quality of sleep, therefore, everyone's sleep needs are also different. Waking up early and staying up late aren't exactly harmful or beneficial, it's all about balancing the two.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, waking up early is good for your health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that fresh air in the morning is good for respiratory health; Morning sun exposure can help synthesize vitamin D and enhance bone health; At the same time, waking up early can also regulate the body's biological clock, improve sleep quality, promote digestive health, enhance immunity, and improve concentration and work efficiency.
Therefore, if we can develop a good habit of waking up early and rising with the sun, we can not only use the morning time to exercise, study, and work, but also maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body.
Staying up late can be a great burden on the body. Staying up late for a long time can disrupt the biological clock, leading to a weakened liver and immune system, and increasing cardiovascular risk. Especially for women, staying up late can trigger a variety of diseases such as irregular menstruation, breast disease, low immunity, **inflammation, and may even lead to premature ovarian failure.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the night is a time for the body to rest and adjust, and only during this time can the body get full rest and recovery. If you stay up late for a long time and your body does not get enough rest, it will lead to the occurrence of various diseases.
So, how should we balance waking up early and staying up late?
For those who stay up late, it is necessary to gradually adjust their daily habits and ensure sufficient sleep time. In your daily life, you can try to use some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, bathing, etc., to help relieve stress and anxiety so that you can sleep better.
In addition, you can adjust your eating habits and avoid irritants such as caffeine and alcohol to ensure the quality of sleep.
For early risers, pay attention to moderate adjustments as well. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that when yang energy rises in the morning, it is suitable to do some light exercises, such as walking, yoga, etc., to promote blood circulation and metabolism.
However, excessive exercise and overexertion can be a burden on the body, so it is necessary to make appropriate adjustments according to your physical condition and lifestyle habits.
In general, waking up early and staying up late will cause different degrees of burden to the body, and we need to choose a suitable routine according to our physical condition and living habits. At the same time, it is important to focus on adjustments in diet, exercise, and emotional management to improve quality of life and overall well-being.